Family Solicitor - Locum

Executive Network Legal Limited; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor for a locum position in North Yorkshire. The role involves managing a Legal Aid and Private Children caseload independently while supporting the firm with flexibility in office attendance. Candidates should have 3+ years PQE and a Legal Aid Supervisor status. This ongoing assignment offers competitive pay of £45 – £50 per hour, with an initial contract of at least 3 months and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Family Solicitor with 3+ years PQE.
• Ability to handle Care/PLO and Private Children matters.
• Must manage own caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Support a firm on a locum basis.
• Handle a predominantly Legal Aid caseload.
• Attend office 3-4 days per week with flexibility.

Skills

Legal Aid Supervisor

Independent caseload management

Advocacy skills

Job description

Family Solicitor – Locum 3+ PQE, North Yorkshire, £45 - £50 per hour, hybrid, on-going assignment. An opportunity for an experienced solicitor to support a highly regarded firm on a locum basis.

OVERVIEW

• Seeking a full-time Locum Family Solicitor who is a Legal Aid Supervisor to join the team on locum basis
• The role will involve handling a Care / PLO caseload, alongside some Private Children matters
• The work will be predominantly Legal Aid, with a smaller proportion of privately funded private children cases
• The locum must be able to run their own caseload independently and undertake their own advocacy without supervision
• Office attendance is required 3-4 days per week, with flexibility to reduce to 2-3 days where there are no court commitments
• Flexible start date with an initial assignment of at least 3 months and potential for extension
• The role is supported by an experienced legal secretary

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